Transgenic crops: Multiple toxins not a panacea for pest control

Monday, January 19, 2015 - 11:00 in Mathematics & Economics

Strategies for delaying insect resistance to transgenic crops rely on assumptions that often are overly optimistic, a new study led by UA scientists shows. Published as an advance online publication by the journal Nature Biotechnology, the findings could improve management practices for current biotech crops and promote development of new varieties that are more effective and more durable.

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